Nbg-419N Modes; Chapter 5 Nbg-419N Modes; Overview; Web Configurator Modes - ZyXEL Communications NBG-419N User Manual

5.1 Overview

This chapter introduces the different modes available on your NBG-419N. First, the term "mode"
refers to two things in this User's Guide.
• Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for
editing NBG-419N features.
• Device mode. This is the operating mode of your NBG-419N, or simply how the NBG-419N is
being used in the network.

5.1.1 Web Configurator Modes

This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
• Easy. The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to
information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want
to use the device.
• Expert. Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the NBG-
419N. Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User's Guide
page 29 through

5.1.2 Device Modes

This refers to the operating mode of the NBG-419N, which can act as a:
• Router. This is the default device mode of the NBG-419N. Use this mode to connect the local
network to another network, like the Internet. Go to
screen in this mode.
• Access Point. Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the NBG-419N wirelessly. Go to
mode.
• WISP mode. Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in the network
to which you want to connect your local network. Go to
Status screen in this mode.
NBG-419N User's Guide
Chapter 30 on page 178 discusses the screens in this mode.
Section 8.4 on page 61
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NBG-419N Modes

Chapter 6 on page 41
Section 7.3 on page 53
view the Status screen in this
Section 9.4 on page 68
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Chapter 3 on
to view the Status
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